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William Paterson University of New Jersey

Public, 4-year

300 Pompton Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470

(973) 720-2000

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Quick Facts

6,526

Total Enrollment

93%

Acceptance Rate

48%

Graduation Rate

$44,928

Median Earnings (6yr)

$15,150

In-State Tuition

$17,764

Avg Net Price

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

About William Paterson University of New Jersey

Institution Details

Type Public, 4-year
Classification Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Size 5,000 - 9,999
Accreditation Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Primary Degree Bachelor's
Highest Degree Graduate

Location

Address 300 Pompton Rd
City Wayne, NJ
ZIP Code 07470
County Passaic County

Special Designations

Hispanic-Serving Institution

President/Chief Administrator: Richard J. Helldobler (President)

Programs & Degrees

Degree information not available.

Top Programs by Graduates

Health Professions 28%
Business 13%
Psychology 10%
Protective Services 7%
Visual/Performing Arts 6%
Communication 5%
Computer Science 4%
Social Sciences 4%
Undergraduate Programs: Yes
Graduate Programs: Yes

Admissions

Enrollment Statistics

Total Enrollment 6,526

Student Demographics

Female 61%
Male 39%

Race/Ethnicity

White 32.3%
Black 20.1%
Hispanic 33.9%
Asian 7.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Races 2.3%
Non-Resident Alien 2.2%
Unknown 2.0%

Student Characteristics

Age 25 and Older 32.1%
Part-Time Students 21.4%

Tuition & Financial Aid

$15,150

In-State Tuition

$24,464

Out-of-State Tuition

$26,555

Total Cost of Attendance

$17,764

Avg. Net Price

Financial Aid Statistics

Students Receiving Pell Grants 44%
Students with Federal Loans 42%
Students Receiving Any Aid 44%

Student Debt & Repayment

Median Debt at Graduation $22,334
Median Total Debt $15,750
90th Percentile Debt $35,500
3-Year Repayment Rate 57%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:

$0 - $30,000 $15,420
$30,001 - $48,000 $17,010
$48,001 - $75,000 $17,978
$75,001 - $110,000 $20,823
$110,001+ $23,237

Earnings After Graduation

Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:

$44,928

6 Years After

$52,612

8 Years After

$57,780

10 Years After

Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):

25th percentile: $26,674  |  75th percentile: $64,428

Earnings by Family Income Background

$43,901

Low Income

$43,250

Middle Income

$48,632

High Income

Student Outcomes

73%

Full-Time Retention

40%

Part-Time Retention

48%

Graduation Rate

Institutional Resources

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

$12,574

Avg. Faculty Salary

(monthly)

$12,777

Instructional Expenditure

(per student)

Contact Information

Phone: (973) 720-2000

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